Looking for something to do this Memorial Day Weekend? From parades and memorials in honor of those who have served our country to family-friendly festivities and patriotic concerts, check out these 10 events happening in and around Lake George!
1. Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers’ Market – Opening Day
Friday, May 27
Friday afternoon is Opening Day for the 18th season of the Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers’ Market! Browse through the selection of locally grown and prepared foods, handmade crafts, and gardening information, plus enjoy live music, product samplings, and refreshments.
2. Memorial Day Family Camp
Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30
Enroll your family for YMCA Camp Chingachgook’s Memorial Day Family Camp! There will be something for everyone to enjoy, including canoeing, hiking, archery, rock climbing, a ropes course, arts and crafts, games, campfires, and much more.
3. Lake George Memorial Day Parade
Saturday, May 28
The annual Lake George Memorial Day Parade will form on West Brook Road and will proceed north on Canada Street to Shepard Park starting at 11:30am.
4. Hague Memorial Day Parade/Fun Day in the Park
Saturday, May 28
Enjoy a full day of family fun starting with a festival in the park, followed by a parade at 2:00pm. After the parade, a memorial service will be held for veterans.
5. Rock the Yacht Memorial Weekend Party Cruise
Saturday, May 28
Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with friends aboard Shoreline Cruises’ Adirondac! Your boarding pass includes a 1.5 hour cruise, a champagne welcome, DJ entertainment and dancing, and delicious appetizers and desserts.
6. Glens Falls Urban Assault
Saturday, May 28
The Glens Falls Urban Assault is a 3.5 mile obstacle course that takes place in and around the City of Glens Falls, just 12 miles south of Lake George Village. Register yourself or your team online in advance, or sign up on race day!
7. Lost Radio Rounders: A Patriotic Concert
Saturday, May 28
Albany’s Lost Radio Rounders – upstate New York’s premiere acoustic Americana duo – will present a patriotic concert at Fort Edward’s Little Theater on the Farm on Saturday evening. The performance is free to all veterans!
8. Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Ticonderoga
Saturday, May 28 – Monday, May 30
Fort Ticonderoga salutes the service of the armed forces of the United States on the grounds where so many American soldiers fought and sacrificed. Parade into Fort Ticonderoga behind the Fife and Drum Corps, enjoy a self-guided tour of the Fort, and take part in many other programs throughout the weekend.
9. Bolton Landing Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 30
Help celebrate those who have fought and continue to fight for our country by attending the Bolton Landing Memorial Day Parade. It begins at 10:00am at Rogers Park, proceeds to the monument for a memorial service, and continues to Veterans Park.
10. Big Medicine at Davidson Brothers
Monday, May 30
Big Medicine will perform its annual Memorial Day Show at Davidson Brothers Restaurant & Brewery in Glens Falls on Monday afternoon!
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